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About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Music School, the Violin/Viola Teacher is responsible for providing music education to children and youth primarily from the Regent Park, Moss Park and South Cabbagetown community.

Responsibilities

Provide an enjoyable and educational experience of music for every student.
Monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods and materials as needed.
Encourage and guide students to prepare adequately for RCM exams.
Attend all scheduled lessons, classes, and/or rehearsals punctually.
Notify the Music School Director/Manager of any student's learning challenges, physical conditions, or other problems related to their home and neighborhood environment, as well as problem attendance.
Consult with parents on a regular basis.
Prepare students for competitions, public events, RCM exams, and recitals.
Encourage students to utilize school resources like other lessons, camps, and concert tickets.
Adhere to all agency guidelines and policies; attend appropriate staff meetings and workshops.
Maintain weekly attendance records of students.
Request necessary teaching materials.
Notify the Music School Director/Manager of teaching absences as far in advance as possible.
Communicate with parents and keep them updated on student progress.

Requirements

Prior experience teaching the Violin and Viola.
Post-secondary education in music.
Musical and teaching ability.
Knowledge of and experience applying the principles of teaching children and youth is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate, work with, and maintain relationships with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Able to teach various styles of music and knowledge of different approaches to teaching music.
Personal commitment to practicing high standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Basic computer literacy and skills.
Strong written and verbal English language communication skills; fluency in additional languages relevant to the communities of service is an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to exchange knowledge.
Must be qualified to work in Canada legally.
Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result.

Skills

Violin teaching
Viola teaching
Music education
Student progress monitoring
RCM exam preparation
Parent consultation
Competition preparation
Public event preparation
Recital preparation
Agency guideline adherence
Staff meeting attendance
Workshop attendance
Attendance record maintenance
Material request
Absence notification
Parent communication
Basic computer literacy
Written communication
Verbal communication
Interpersonal skills
Cultural competency

Location

Regent Park
Moss Park
South Cabbagetown

Work Type

Part-time
Permanent

Education Level

Post-secondary education in music

Salary/Compensations

$27.90 per hour

About the Company

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies.
Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences.
Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies.
If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team at peopleandculture@dixonhall.org of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.
To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences.
Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.